Academic Technology Lab Assistant

Job Family

Student Work Study

Center for Teaching and Learning

Kirstie Knighton

Academic Technology Lab Assistant

Eligibility:
Work‑Study Only (Must be Work‑Study eligible to apply)

Pay Rate: $10.00 / hour

Shift Availability:
Hours fall between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday). We build your work schedule around your class schedule.

We are seeking enthusiastic, tech‑minded Lab Assistants to join our Academic Technology Services team. In this role, you will help manage a dynamic, flexible multimedia environment, supporting faculty, staff, and students as they utilize lab workstations and display docking setups. If you love solving tech puzzles, helping others, and learning modern digital skills, this position offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of technology and education.

• Patron & Hardware Support:
  Greet lab visitors, assist users with basic hardware/software issues.
• Communication & Customer Service:
  Provide friendly, professional, and clear assistance to patrons with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Lab Operations:
  Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming environment; manage opening/closing checklists; and independently complete required assignments in Canvas.

• Work‑Study Eligibility Required (Applications without work‑study approval cannot be considered).
• Strong dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
• Solid foundational computer skills and a willingness to learn multi-platform troubleshooting (macOS, Windows, iOS, docking systems).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An eye for detail and an enthusiasm for educational technology.

Scheduled

Hours:

20

Start Date:

08/26/2026

End Date: 05/7/2027

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on‑campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on‑campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options.

Moreover, on‑campus jobs provide financial rewards.

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I‑9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I‑9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver’s license, validated student , original social security card, birth certificate.